Touring in support of his new album, Big Station, the Texas-based singer-songwriter/Americana innovator serenaded Asheville with songs that ranged from country-punk to ‘60s rock.
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Touring in support of his new album, Big Station, the Texas-based singer-songwriter/Americana innovator serenaded Asheville with songs that ranged from country-punk to ‘60s rock.
Him: plaid button-down, skinny tie and sandals. Her: Headband, white jeans, mustard yellow cardigan and fringed moccasins.
Western North Carolina AIDS Project recently announced that this year’s Dining Out For Life fundraiser, held April 26, brought in $156,000. The annual event, during which 100 local restaurants donate 20-percent of each bill to WNCAP for HIV/AIDS services and educational programs, is now in it’s 10th year. “The nonprofit announced this week that after […]
The Brooklyn-based indie-pop group performs at the LAB on Wednesday, June 6. Click through for a video and streaming song.
While it’s no surprise that the third album by kid-hop artist Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is eleven tracks of awesome, the sheer number of genres and local artists represented is a marvel.
Saturday is a night of jam, funk and rock at the One Stop with The Fritz, Kung Fu Dynamite and Jahman Brahman. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show.
The saxophonist/flutist/vocalist claims on his Facebook page to be “bringing the heat to the party.” He’ll do so at Pisgah Brewing on June 1. The Fritz opens and plays late-night. Xpress has tickets to give away.
In the hyper-cathartic song, “Riotriot,” tUnE-yArDs front woman Merrill Garbus sings, “There is a freedom in violence that I don’t understand.” It’s a surprising statement on an album (2011’s critically-acclaimed w h o k i l l) full of insight, ferocious passion and empathy-tempered politics. It’s also a great example of Garbus’ penchant for framing […]
Asheville Community Theatre, known for staging theatrical dramas and comedies, is producing something a little different: “Costume Drama: A Fashion Show.” According to a press release, it “will feature wearable garments created from one of four categories of materials: feathers, floral, tape, or paper.” And here’s the best part: ACT is putting out a call […]
Dust off your hula hoop — Hoop Jam returns to Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville tonight and every Tuesday through Aug. 28. “Instruction is provided by Melanie MacNeil, widely recognized as one of Asheville and the Southeast’s finest fire and hoop performers,” says a press release from the Asheville Downtown Association. Hoop Jam is part […]
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo releases a new video, packed with local talent and a message about being your own best friend. Click through to watch it now.
The off-the-beaten path concert is one of four U.S. shows on the U.K.-based roots-rock band’s Gentlemen of the Road Stopover tour. It’s slated for Aug. 11; tickets go on sale on June 1. Photo by Kyle Dean Reinford.
According to a press release, L.A.-based People Farm Casting will be holding casting sessions at the Four Points Sheraton (22 Woodfin St. in Asheville) on Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). They’re seeking “actors and non-actors for a US Cellular SAG commercial to be shot in Asheville with real US Cellular […]
Early summer streetstyle on South Lexington Ave.
Stop by on Saturday, June 2, for a celebration including a small fashion show at 6 p.m. Photo of the green apple wrap dress from unabashedapparel.com.
The local hip-hop outfit (formerly The Ville Boyz) holds an album release party for “The Powers That Be” at the Emerald Lounge on Saturday, June 2. Photo by Carter Mitchell Jr., from the band’s Facebook page.
The former Felice Brothers drummer and singer is now on tour in support of his solo project. He plays Asheville on Sunday, May 27.
This Saturday, May 26, dep (pictured) and The Night Lights performs a 7:30 p.m. show as part of the Inner Music concert series.
**UPDATED: SHOW TONIGHT!** Drum ensemble Man Forever plays The Get Down on Friday, May 25.
According to a press release, The One Stop (55 College St., ASheville, 255-7777) will host a weekly music trivia night, every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. The event is free. It is “hosted by one of our own local music aficionados, Jacob Horowitz. This evening of trivia will feature a projector screen to incorporate visual and […]
Ruffled top, floral skirt, cardigan and harness boots. On Collage Street.